EXPERIMENT 17 Flashcards
The etiologic agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a human retrovirus known as[?].
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV – 1 and 2)
Retroviruses are defined as viruses that contain as single positive – stranded RNA, which contain the virus’ genetic formation, and a special enzyme known as[?] in their core.
reverse transcriptase
This enzyme enables the virus to convert viral RNA to DNA in contrast to the normal process of transcription where DNA is converted to RNA.
reverse transcriptase
The general method for detecting infection with HIV is to observe the presence of [?] to the virus.
antibodies
This enzyme enables the virus to convert viral RNA to DNA in contrast to the normal process of transcription where DNA is converted to RNA.
reverse transcriptase
The general method for detecting infection with HIV is to observe the presence of [?] to the virus.
antibodies
In serology, it is the main purpose why most test done in bacteriology (back-up for serology), because what is determined is the [?] itself.
antigen
However, since it is a culture, it hard to let it grow. Unlike in serologic test, it is easier to see the infection if the [?] are used in the test.
antibodies
Why is there still no vaccine when it was discovered long time ago? That is because of the [?]
reverse transcriptase
this special enzyme makes it hard for the vaccine makers, especially that it can convert RNA into DNA, as oppose to the normal process where DNA is converted to RNA and RNA to protein
reverse transcriptase
REAGENTS:
Test kit (cassette) for HIV – 1 and 2 antibodies
SAMPLE:
Plasma or serum (should be free from contamination, hemolysis and lipemia)
PRINCIPLE:
IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY
IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY
Also called as
rapid test kits
The assay will start with a sample applied to the sample well to which a sample diluent is immediately added.
A [?] conjugated to colloidal gold embedded in the sample pad reacts with the HIV antibody present in serum or plasma in the patient, forming conjugate – HIV antibody complex.
recombinant HIV antigen
The reagent that is incorporated in the sample pad in the test kit will contain HIV antigen that is conjugated to the [?].
colloidal gold
The [?] is detected in the serum or plasma.
HIV antibody
If HIV antibody is present, it will combine with the [?] which is conjugated to the colloidal gold.
HIV antigen
It will form a complex
As the mixture is allowed to migrate along the test strip, the conjugate – HIV antibody complex is captured by [?] immobilized on a membrane forming a colored test band in the test region.
recombinant HIV antigen
At least [?] are added on the sample pad (May vary; check for manufacturer’s instructions)
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